Broken Rice Porridge : The Soulful Hug Your Body Deserves

Soft, nourishing, and deeply hydrating, Broken Rice Porridge is the epitome of simplicity meeting nourishment. Rooted in traditional South Indian kitchens, this porridge is a go-to comfort food — perfect for when digestion is weak, the weather is hot, or the body simply seeks calm.

Broken rice porridge is made from partially milled or cracked rice grains cooked in water to a soft, soupy consistency. It’s light on the stomach, rich in hydration, and often enhanced with just a dash of salt or a spoon of ghee. In Ayurveda, it’s seen as a sattvic, grounding, and tridoshic meal — especially healing for vata and pitta conditions.

🛒 Ingredients:

• ½ cup broken raw rice (or partially broken rice grains)
• 3–3.5 cups water (adjust for desired thickness)
• Salt to taste (optional)
• 1 tsp ghee (optional)

🥣 Method:

1. Rinse the Rice:
   Wash the broken rice thoroughly in water 2–3 times.
2. Cook:
   In a thick-bottomed pan or pressure cooker, combine rice with water and cook until the grains are completely soft and broken down. This usually takes:
   • 3 whistles in a pressure cooker on medium flame
   • 30–35 minutes simmering in a pot, stirring occasionally.
3. Mash and Adjust:
   Once cooked, mash gently using the back of a ladle. Add more hot water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
4. Season and Serve:
   Add salt if needed, and top with ghee or serve plain. You may also mix with warm milk or buttermilk based on digestion and body condition.

🌿 Ayurvedic Benefits

• Deeply hydrating and easy to digest
• Excellent for fever, fatigue, gut inflammation, and convalescence
• Helps balance vata and pitta; safe even during loose motions or after vomiting

Strengthens ojas (vital energy) without aggravating toxins (ama)

💡Pro Tips from the Indian Kitchen

• Use traditional parboiled rice (puzhungal arisi) for better digestion and texture.
• For pitta dominance, add a pinch of cumin powder.
• If using buttermilk, make sure it’s butter-removed and diluted (not sour).
• Best served warm, not hot.

❤️ Why We Love broken Rice porridge

• A true grandmother’s remedy — calming and grounding
• Pairs well with any rasam, boiled vegetables, or just a spoon of ghee
• Vegan, gluten-free, and adaptable for all ages
• It’s the ideal blank canvas — sweet or savory

🧘 Ideal For

• Recovery from illness, fever, or gut distress
• Hot summers where the body craves lightness
• Elderly, children, and anyone with weak digestion
• Sattvic, fasting, or mono-diet days